Horoscopes

For Friday, July 31:

This year, dip into your creativity and manifest your goals. You could be slightly out of kilter when dealing with friends. Often, they are bellicose or demanding. If you are single, check out new people this year with extreme care, as someone might not be all you think. If you are attached, the two of you need time alone as a couple. Sagittarius ignites your imagination.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

•••• Take on a different perspective or reframe an emotional situation. You also could lose your temper. Tonight: Take off. Seek the unknown.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Deferring works only to an extent, but right now having your say could be close to impossible. Listen to what is being shared. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You have a lot of energy, and you know how to use it. Unfortunately, others could feel challenged by your actions. Understand a key person in your life. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Emphasize efficiency and getting the job done. Look toward the weekend. Venus moves into your sign today, drawing many people and opportunities. Tonight: Run some errands on the way home; visit with a friend or two.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Sometimes you are unstoppable. Part of that gift is your enormous creativity. Tonight: Dance in the weekend!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You could be preoccupied with a personal matter. Focus on your goals. If possible, work from home, where you will feel more relaxed. Tonight: Hang out at home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• You are in the center of conversations and the person instrumenting talks when others cannot seem to come to an agreement. Tonight: Visit with a friend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You could feel pressured by a financial matter. The problem is, someone deems this expenditure necessary. Tonight: Indulge a little.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• You embody energy and enthusiasm. Somehow you cannot be stopped, as you are so goal-directed. Avoid an argument at any cost, as it would be fruitless right now. Tonight: Whatever you want.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•• Consider your options more carefully. Lately, you might want to approach a situation differently from associates. This difference could be the cause of arguments and discussions. Tonight: Vanish mysteriously.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Zero in on a key goal. Your creativity will bubble up when dealing with a difficult situation. Tonight: Be nurturing with others, especially as they are not as resilient as you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Accept your role without any attitude. Look to positive changes and be willing to make that difference. Yes, you are being asked to carry additional responsibilities. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.